Hundreds of bonfires have risen on the banks of the Green Blood River, and skinned cattle and sheep slowly rotate on the barbecue grill, exuding an enticing fragrance.

Tonight, almost all of the people of Halberd City gathered on the banks of the river to celebrate Duke Natalie Dayne as the new ruler of Dorne.

In order to help Natalie build momentum, Samwell bought people's hearts and minds, and specially asked the fleet to send a large amount of food.

On the beach outside the city, thousands of long tables are piled with bread, vegetables, fruits, and freshly roasted beef and mutton, so that everyone who comes to the celebration party can feast their mouths.

There's even an unlimited amount of alcohol.

This is a great gift for the Dornites who have just experienced a difficult famine.

As they eat delicious food, they constantly praise the grace of the Storm King Caesar and Duke Natalie.

Samwell also invited several circus troupes to perform at the banquet, juggling, taming, singing and dancing...... Tonight, the banks of the Green Blood River are filled with laughter and the aroma of wine and meat, just like a scene of 10,000 people carnival.

Because it was an open-air party, and in order to reflect the fun with the people, the nobles were dressed more casually, and the atmosphere was relaxed and lively.

Natalie wore a cool sleeveless short skirt, revealing her fair and flawless shoulders and well-proportioned and moist arms, a silver ribbon tied around her waist, long brown hair casually draped over her shoulders, and a pair of high-heeled sandals on her delicate feet, looking cute and lazy.

A large number of nobles surrounded the new duchess, chatting cordially, but Natalie did not seem at ease.

She has not yet adapted to the change in her identity.

Fortunately, Samwell stood by her side and helped her deal with the Dorne nobles.

"You don't have to worry about food." Samwell certainly knew what these Dorne nobles were most concerned about, "Riverlands will lift the grain embargo on Dorne, and you will soon be able to buy cheap grain." ”

"Your Majesty, what about the price of grain?"

"It's going to be a little bit higher than before."

These words immediately made the nobles of Dorne nervous, and many of them asked in unison:

"How much will it go up?"

"Barley and wheat are estimated to sell three more copper coins per pound than before, beans will cost five more copper coins per pound, and meat and wine will increase a little more, but after all, they are not necessary, and everyone can buy them according to their means."

This price fluctuation is actually not large, and considering that winter is coming, such a price increase is actually very reasonable.

But when the nobles of Dorne heard this, their brows furrowed, and they stopped talking.

After a few years of war, Dorne is now in shambles, and some small families are even unable to make ends meet, and the rising food prices are great news for them.

Samwell took in everyone's faces, smiled slightly, and said:

"Considering that everyone will have difficulties, I have a food exchange proposal."

"Trade-in offer?"

"Yes, it's the exchange of grapes for grain." Samwell said, "Actually, Starfall City has signed such an agreement with Eagle's Beak, you can ask Duke Natalie for details. ”

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on herself, Natalie, who was still deserting just now, was suddenly startled, but fortunately, she still heard Samwell's last words, and quickly nodded:

"Yes, the trade-in agreement, we've been in place for almost two years. Starfall grows grapes and then transports them to Hawksbill Island for grain, and each pound of grapes can be exchanged for three pounds of oats, four pounds of wheat or a pound of soybeans, and can also be exchanged for brandy......"

Everyone immediately realized that the trade-in agreement was very beneficial to them.

The climate in Dorne is not suitable for growing food, but is more suitable for growing grapes that are resistant to cold and heat and require long periods of light.

And more importantly, this exchange ratio is calculated according to the price before the price of grain increases.

So someone immediately asked, "If we sign this agreement, what percentage of the exchange will ...... Will it change? ”

"It's not going to change." Samwell affirmed, "If people are willing to sign such a trade-in agreement, they will not be affected by the rise in food prices." ”

As soon as these words came out, some people were happy and some were worried.

Those who planted grapes in the territory were naturally happy, and hurriedly said that they were willing to sign the same exchange agreement.

And those who don't grow grapes in the territory are starting to worry.

The trade-in agreement was clearly a good deal, and as winter approached and food prices continued to rise, it became even more enticing for Lord of Dorne.

The lords immediately made up their minds, and when they returned, they asked the lords to plant grapes instead.

There are also very few smart people who are aware of the pitfalls hidden in this trade-in agreement.

Once Dorne grows grapes on a large scale, food production will inevitably drop dramatically, and it will inevitably become more and more dependent on the food supply of the river bays in the future.

If one day the two places are at odds and the Riverlands only need to embargo grain again, then a severe famine will break out in Dorne.

Obviously, under this seemingly beautiful trade-in agreement, there is a trap designed by Caesar to control Dorne.

But even if they knew this, how could the nobles of Dorne be willing to give up signing such an agreement.

After all, as long as Dorne was not an enemy of Caesar, the agreement was indeed in Dorne's favor.

Relations between Dorne and the other six countries have always been relatively estranged, due to cultural customs and geographical factors, which are difficult to overcome in a short period of time.

But if Dorne had relied heavily on the bend for agriculture, this estrangement and divisive tendencies would have faded.

After thinking about this, the nobles of Dorne became more and more in awe of the young Storm King in front of them.

"Your Majesty, I heard that you are gathering an army for an attack on King's Landing. Do we need to send troops to participate in this big war? ”

Samwell laughed:

"I know that Dorne has been in war for many years, and I am afraid that we will not be able to send many troops. I can understand your difficulties, so you can send as much as you can in this big war, and just do what you can. ”

A large number of nobles breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly thanked Caesar for his mercy and praised his wisdom.

"If you still have difficulties, it is difficult to scrape together enough gold coins or grapes to buy food, and you are worried about the outbreak of famine in your territory, you can gather those people who you cannot afford to support, and I will make unified arrangements to bring them to the storm lands." Samwell Drive,

"I'm sure you've heard that I'm building an artificial river, I'm in dire need of manpower, and that the Great War of King's Landing is about to break out, and I need more people to deliver logistics to the army.

So, instead of making them a destabilizing factor in your realm, send them to the Stormlands. As long as they can work, I can guarantee that they will not starve to death. ”

"Your Majesty, you really helped us solve a big problem."

"Your Majesty, you are so merciful!"

The nobles of Dorne smiled and praised one after another.

(End of chapter)